Product Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 Do not all
ow solid or liquid sugar, or pieces of plastic or aluminum
foil to get onto the burners when they are hot, as they can damage
the ceramic surface when it cools down. If this should occur, turn off
the appliance and scrape off all the sugar, plastic or aluminum
residues while still hot, using a shielded scraper blade. Wear oven
gloves. Allow the burners to cool down and clean them with a
suitable ceramic cleaning agent.
 P
ans that boil dry can cause damage to the ceramic glass. Do not
leave the appliance unattended while it is being used.
 P
ots and pans with bases with pronounced edges or ridges can
scratch the ceramic burner. Only use pots and pans with smooth
bases.
 Lift pans into position on the cooktop. Sliding them into place can
cause scuffs and scratches.
 Gr
ains of salt, sugar and sand (e.g. from cleaning vegetables) can
cause scratches if they get under pan bases. Make sure that the
ceramic surface is clean before placing pans on it.
 E
ven a light object can cause damage to the ceramic cooktop in
certain circumstances. Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface.
 Hot pans on the display can cause damage to the electronics
underneath. Do not place hot pans on the area around the display.
 The co
oktop frames or surrounding (in the case of beveled
cooktops) may become hot due to the following factors: operating
time, high output settings, large cookware, and number of burners in
operation.
 Cook
ware of aluminum or with an aluminum base can cause
shiny metallic spots. These spots can be removed with ceramic
glass or stainless steel cleaner (see "Cleaning and Care").